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9 am
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby & Me Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Babies
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
Sep 23 2024 Mon

Baby & Me Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Babies
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Sep 27 2024 Fri

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

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Friends of the New Lenox Public Library Rummage Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
Sep 28 2024 Sat

Friends of the New Lenox Public Library Rummage Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
10 am
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

On Our Own

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 24 2024 Tue

On Our Own

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 25 2024 Wed

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

NEW NAME! Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Sep 26 2024 Thu

NEW NAME! Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

The Cozy

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 22 2024 Sun

The Cozy

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Group, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough. 

Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out atmosphere. 

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel for Beginners I

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 23 2024 Mon

Microsoft Excel for Beginners I

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program, learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features. We will use it to create reports that need calculations and charts.

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

STEAM Studio: Play-Doh Marble Run

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 23 2024 Mon

STEAM Studio: Play-Doh Marble Run

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Cooking With Kyra: Applesauce Oatmeal Bars

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 26 2024 Thu

Cooking With Kyra: Applesauce Oatmeal Bars

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Applesauce Oatmeal Bars

5 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

NEW! Weird Wednesdays: Witches

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 25 2024 Wed

NEW! Weird Wednesdays: Witches

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity.  THEME: Witches

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Bluestem Readers Group: Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen

5:30pm–6:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 26 2024 Thu

Bluestem Readers Group: Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen

5:30pm–6:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Sublimate an Image onto a Magnet

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 26 2024 Thu

Sublimate an Image onto a Magnet

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’ll use the SawGrass500 to create a design in DesignMate (with Library Laptops), print it, and heat transfer it onto an item.

6 pm
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 23 2024 Mon

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started!

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

NEW! D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 23 2024 Mon

NEW! D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Madame Curie: A Life of Total Fulfillment

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 24 2024 Tue

Madame Curie: A Life of Total Fulfillment

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Born Maria Salomea Skłodowska, later known as Marie Curie or Madame Curie, her contributions to science cannot be understated.

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Sep 25 2024 Wed

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Program Type: Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

Join us for our Friends of the Library monthly meeting. For more information on the Friends of the Library, visit https://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/about/friends.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pumpkin Spice Soiree

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 26 2024 Thu

Pumpkin Spice Soiree

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the library for all things fall, pumpkin, and spice! Enjoy an evening of pumpkin decorating, spiced cider, and delicious pumpkin spiced donuts!

7 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Pajama Time

7:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 24 2024 Tue

Pajama Time

7:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please.

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